Do you like your curries hot? The Bombay Brasserie, in The Taj Hotel in Cape Town, is happy to oblige. But they’ll also do a medium, or even a mild, if you ask nicely. What all of these contain, though, is a symphony of flavours that take you straight to the sub-continent. To get there, you are led down an unremarkable tiled corridor. This, it seems, is get the full effect as you enter the restaurant. It is sumptuous, colourful, exotic; jewel colours in the décor and soft furnishings shot through with gold. There is wooden lattice work on the…
We’re already reminiscing about the festive season that’s already long gone. This delicious lemon berry trifle takes us back to the holiday feels and it’s the perfect sweet…
The countdown to 2025 has come and gone and the parties and holidays are over. South Africans have returned to reality with many of us carrying our well-meaning resolutions to lose weight, get fitter and work harder weighing heavily on our shoulders. But don’t despair, it’s not all JanuWorry doom and gloom because we are smack bang in the middle of the South African mango season. This is the ideal time to add a splash of tropical flavour to your work and school lunch boxes with sweet and juicy local mangoes! There is no other fruit that quite epitomises summer…
Macadamia and chocolate upside-down cake Celebrate International Chocolate Cake Day with a twist — literally! This macadamia and chocolate upside-down cake is the ultimate indulgence. Perfect for dessert…
Last year Food&Home went on a journey to search for the best local food products and brands with the help of our our amazing judges. The time has come for us to bring you the results – we promise you won’t be disappointed! Introducing our brilliant judging panel who helped decide on last year’s winners: Bianca Muller: F&H brand editor Jezza-Rae Larsen: F&H recipe developer & food stylist Thilivhali Mugwena: Chef & food content creator Shawn Godfrey: Masterchef SA winner & content creator Dominique Fuchs: Food content creator Lufuno Sinthumule: Chef, cookbook author & food content creator Oils Olive Oils Gold: Babylonstoren Extra Virgin Olive OIl Silver: Rio…
Last year Food&Home went on a journey to search for the best local food products and brands with the help of our our amazing judges. The time has…
From what we see in movies and series, good things are hardly ever found when you find yourself walking into an alleyway. In a lane tucked away within the bustling street of Belvedere Road in Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs, however, you’ll find a literal hidden gem serving some of the best smash burgers you’ll sink your teeth into: Smasht. Coming from a legacy of foodies where food forms the focal point of family get-togethers, Smasht owner Tameem Jakoet experimented with meat mixes and textures, seasonings and sauces, ‘using [his] family as guinea pigs’ in a bid to create the ultimate smash burger.…
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to break the bank to be memorable. Whether you’re planning a romantic dinner, a relaxing spa day, or a fun activity for two, there…
Last year Food&Home went on a journey to search for the best local food products and brands with the help of our our amazing judges. The time has come for us to bring you the results – we promise you won’t be disappointed! Introducing our brilliant judging panel who helped decide on last year’s winners: Bianca Muller: F&H brand editor Jezza-Rae Larsen: F&H recipe developer & food stylist Thilivhali Mugwena: Chef & food content creator Shawn Godfrey: Masterchef SA winner & content creator Dominique Fuchs: Food content creator Lufuno Sinthumule: Chef, cookbook author & food content creator Spices Salt-based spices Gold: Cape Herb & Spice Salt & Pepper…
Take your weekend braai to the next level with these 11 sensational salad recipes! Whether you’re planning a chilled family braai or hosting friends, these easy-to-make recipes will…